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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.82, 1,385.01 and 375.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.82, 1,385.01 and 375.72 is: 563.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.82 : 1,385.01 = 375.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.82/1,385.01 = 375.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.82x = 1,385.01 × 375.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.82x = 520,375.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,375.96/923.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.29

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